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Compsognathus

Description:

Compsognathus is a genus of small, carnivorous theropod dinosaurs. They were bipedal dinosaurs with long legs and a slender body. Compsognathus is known for being one of the smallest known dinosaurs, growing up to about the size of a chicken. Fossils of Compsognathus have been found in Europe, specifically in Germany and France.

Sense 1 - Noun:

Compsognathus (plural: Compsognathi) refers to any of the small carnivorous dinosaurs belonging to the genus Compsognathus.

Example sentence: The museum proudly displayed the fossilized remains of a Compsognathus, showcasing its small size and delicate features.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

Compsognathus (compsognathian) describes elements relating to or characteristic of Compsognathus or the Compsognathus genus.

Example sentence: The paleontologist discovered a peculiar bone structure that was distinctively compsognathian in appearance.

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